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February, 2018
Brothers and Sisters,
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February is here and there is so much happening this month! First off, the C of A will be
February 2-4. I hope everyone is planning to attend. It is going to be a great weekend. Get ready
for program Jeopardy! Let’s see which area knows the most about our programs. Also please
plan to attend BINGO on Friday night if you are coming to the C of A. Also, if you have
anything you would like to donate for gifts, please contact Barbara Hertline or Nancey Earney.
They have graciously agreed to take over Bingo for the rest of the year. Saturday will be our
VOD and Patriot Pen Banquet and it is always a pleasure to hear what our entrants have written.
We have some wonderful young people coming up. I look forward to the evening.
A few days later I will be heading out to Nashville, Tennessee for the Auxiliary’s Mid-Year
Conference. I am really looking forward to going and I will be sure to tell you about anything I
learn while attending. I hope to see you there.
Once back from that, Valentine’s day will be right around the corner. This is a great opportunity
to get some local school children or boy or girl scout troops to sign some valentines to give to
our veterans at the local VA Hospitals and in area nursing homes.
In closing, I would like to stress the importance of working together to achieve our goals. I hope
we can all try to work together to accomplish our most important goal, that of serving our
veterans. We may be different, and have different opinions, but if we keep our eyes on our goals,
together we can do anything!!!
Loyally Yours;
Ivy Blueher, Department President
VFW Auxiliary – Department of North Carolina
Ivy Blueher, President 2017-18
PO Box 37381, Raleigh, NC 27627
[email protected] 919-624-0153
Roster Changes
State Roster changes:
• New Youth Activity Chrm - Tracy Armstrong, 4337 Spring Hill Church Road, Lillington, NC 27546,
Ph: 919-499-8483, email: [email protected]
Auxiliary Roster changes:
• Dist 2, Aux 9841 Snow Hill – Secretary is now Tamara Loftin, 502 SE 3rd St., Snow Hill, NC 28580,
Ph: 252-560-4540, no email
• Dist 8, Aux 670 Fayetteville – Secretary Jessica Ward’s email is: [email protected]
Special notes and member illness:
• Dist 1, Aux 6060 Elizabeth City – due to the sudden death of President Gary Hill, the new President
is now Christine Spence, 1226 Crawford Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, Ph: 252-562-9491, email:
• Dist 5, Aux 10400 Boiling Spring Lakes Pres Linda Snyder’s husband Jim passed away on Dec 29.
Cards can reach Linda and her family at: 845 Fifty Lakes Drive, Southport, NC 28461.
• Dist 6, Aux 10607 Burlington - Treas Helen Moore's sister passed away on Jan 12 after a long battle
with Alzheimer’s. Cards can reach her at: 1518 Covered Wagon Rd., McLeansville, NC 27301
• Dist 7, Aux 10225 Garner – Carla and Brandon Wooldridge, members of Post & Aux 10225 in
Garner were struck by tragedy when their 18 year old son Damian was killed in an auto accident on
Dec 30. Damien’s grandparents, great-grandmother and sister are all members of the Garner
Auxiliary as well, where his grandmother Etta Ball was Aux President for 3 years. Cards can reach
his parents Carla and Brandon Wooldridge at: 983 Houses Mill Road, Newton Grove, NC 28366,
and grandparents Etta and David Ball at: 105 Rolling Ridge Circle, Garner, NC 27529.
Corrections:
• Correction to the January mail: Dist 12 Treasurer for Aux 2908 Albemarle has not changed. It is still
Christine Thompson. It is Aux 6365 Locust, which has a new Treasurer of Lisa Smith.
Member deaths:
• Dist 1, Aux 6060 Elizabeth City President Gary Hill passed away on Jan 12. Prayers and cards can
be sent to his wife Renee Hill at: Renee Hill, 217 McKimmey Road, Camden, NC 27921
• Dist 13, Aux 5464 Monroe – member Barbara Yandle passed away from cancer on Jan 6. Cards can
reach her family at: 5112 Willow Run Dr., Monroe, NC 28110-7372.
The Chaplain's Corner
Hello, Auxiliary members, I bring you greetings, in the month of "LOVE". I like referring to February as the
month of love mainly because of Valentine Day, because it's usually the time we express our love to our
loved ones. To go a bit further, I'm encouraging you to love and show to each other continuing, don't let it
stop on the 15th. Don't let your love be about the three words "I love you", but about how you treat the one
you say you love, the way you respond to that person. You don't have to be in a person's face all the time.
Sometimes something as simple as sending a card to let them know that you are thinking about them, calling
them on the phone, giving them, a cough drop if they are coughing.
Love should never be taken for granted but shared with respect and appreciation.
By the way, "Google", says that love is in the Bible 310 times, 131 times in the Old Testament and 179 times
in the New, that's in the King James version. My favorite scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 - "And now abideth
faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love".
Praying for all sick and shut-in members and their family members.
Amelia Bennett, Chaplain
VFW AuxiliaryVFW AuxiliaryVFW AuxiliaryVFW Auxiliary Department of North Carolina
2018 Winter Council of Administration & Promotion of Programs
Embassy Suites
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-677-1840
January 22, 2018
AGENDA
Friday February 2, 2018
10 AM – 12:30 PM Audit Committee President’s Suite – 225
1 PM – 1:30 PM 2017-2018 Budget Committee President’s Suite – 225
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Officers Meeting President’s Suite - 225
11:00 AM – 4:00 AM Set Up Program Tables Chimney Rock
4 PM – 5 PM District President’s Meeting Hallway outside mtg room
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bingo Fundraiser Chimney Rock
Hospitality Room – Spaghetti dinner Mendenhall/Bellamy
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Pearls of Wisdom President’s Suite – 225
Saturday February 3, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ways and Means Table opened Atrium
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Joint Meeting Blowing Rock
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Auxiliary Session Chimney Rock
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch break (Hospitality room or Hotel Restaurant)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Auxiliary Session incl. Recruiter Training Chimney Rock
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Banquet & Awards Blowing Rock
Sunday February 4, 2018
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Worship Service Pinehurst
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Council of Administration Meeting Chimney Rock
Friday dinner available in Hospitality Room ($10/day) or in hotel restaurant
Saturday lunch available in Hospitality Room ($10/day) or in hotel restaurant (buffet only)
Saturday Banquet – ($45 per person) – Order tickets from VFW Dept. HQ in advance
State Hospitality room opened Friday & Saturday ($10/per day) – except during meetings and banquet
Free hotel breakfast for guests each morning from 6:00 – 9:00 AM
Free hotel cocktail hour for guests each evening at 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Make Hotel Reservations by Jan. 18, 2018
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL
AUXILIARY and MEMBER
(This was shared by a member from another Department on the National VFW Friends of the Auxiliary page,
who shared it from somewhere else. Sharing information with each other is the best thing we can do.)
February 2018
When completing a member transfer application, there are several items that Treasurers and the transferring
member need to make sure are properly filled out before sending the transfer form to the Department
Treasurer. First, be sure to use the most recent form provided by National which was updated in December of
2017. This form, which is also the membership application form, is available on the Department & National
websites. Next, make sure the form is completely filled out. This includes providing the name, and dates and
location of service. This must be completed even if the transfer is under a member of the VFW of the Post to
which you are transferring. And don’t forget that VFW member’s membership number. And, as of December,
all transfers, including life transfers, must provide a copy of the proof of eligibility of the Veteran they are
joining/transferring under, unless that Veteran is a member of the VFW. Then you must be sure to provide
that membership number in addition to the dates and location of service.
Always remember, if you ever tell someone something cannot be done or must be done because it is in the
Bylaws, that you can show that person where it is IN the Bylaws. Make sure you can back up what you are
saying by showing the proof. Never speak about anything that you are not absolutely positive of. This creates
unnecessary confusion and doubt in the members.
“Why set goals? Because if you are aiming for nowhere, that’s just where you’ll go.”
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Solicitation of Funds
The question has come up on whether or not Districts or States may require funds from its members. The VFW
Auxiliary Bylaws states that only dues are required to be paid. Other fees cannot be ‘required’ only ‘requested’ of
members. Note that the contributions to our State funds (Hospital fund, Scholarship funds, National Home, etc.) are
listed as requested or suggested, but not required.
Note that even if funds are requested, such solicitation is by vote of the Auxiliary. Refer to VFW Auxiliary Bylaws,
Section 915 which states “Solicitation of Funds, Auxiliaries, County Council, Districts or Departments shall not solicit
funds or donations except by prior vote.”
The VFW Manual of Procedures, section 414 is consistent with this Auxiliary rule. It states: “Districts may solicit
funds or contributions or otherwise engage in fund-raising activities and projects only by prior vote of the District
agreeing to such solicitations, activities or projects.” And Section 515 makes a similar statement regarding
Department solicitation of funds.
Note that attending a District, State, Conference or National meeting only requires a current membership card to attend
or participate in the meeting. Auxiliaries may request a registration fee, only when a registration package, or some
other item, such as a meal, or something else, is provided for that fee. But if an attendee does not accept the item, no
registration fee would be required.
Official Ruling from National on Life Member Transfers
December 13, 2013 then National President Armithea "Sissy" Borel issued an Official Ruling, which reads, "A Life
Member Transfer does not have to provide proof of eligibility to accompany her Annual or Life Member Change form
and duplicate accepted application." Various questions have been raised regarding the Ruling, and the matter has been
reviewed by the National Line Officers and Advisory Committee.
After completing the review, the National Line Officers and Advisory Committee recommends the Ruling be declared
null and void, as it does not comply with the Bylaws. The review considered that all members of the VFW Auxiliary
have equal rights, and every member should be held to the same requirements. Bylaws Section 106B (formerly Section
113A under which the 2013 Official Ruling was made). Life Membership Transfer, provides, "A member may be
accepted as an Auxiliary Life Member Transfer in the same manner prescribed for an Auxiliary member transfer."
Bylaws Section 106A, Annual Transfer, provides, in part,
Any member in good standing may transfer to any Auxiliary or to or from Member At Large
• Upon presentation of a completed and executed application. (See page 1 Booklet of Instruction)
• Upon acceptance by the Auxiliary of their choice,
• Upon presentation of their current membership card
Then, it should follow that a Life Member Transfer would also present a completed and executed application (with
proof of eligibility.
Based upon my review, I believe the National Line Officers and Advisory Committee reached the correct conclusion.
Therefore, I hereby order that the Official Ruling of December 13, 2013 on Life Member Transfers null and void.
National Bylaws Sections 106A and 106B shall be adhered to as currently written, and the Treasurer's Guide shall be
updated according to this Ruling.
Dated: November 30, 2017
BY ORDER OF”
Dee Guillory
National President
Comment from Jeanne Gilbert, Dept. Treasurer:
I don't make the rules. I have to go by the Bylaws.
When a life member is transferring to another Auxiliary and the person she is transferring under is a member of the
VFW Post affiliated with the Auxiliary to which she is applying, she does not have to show Proof but she does have to
present a Completed and Executed Application.
This Official Ruling is very easy to understand. Please check the Bylaws.
Veterans & Family Veterans & Family Veterans & Family Veterans & Family SupportSupportSupportSupport
Auxiliary Measurement of Success
CHECKLIST
� Provided meals, transportation, cards, packages, goods or services to veterans or active duty military.
� Hosted/Co Hosted fundraising events for National Veterans Services. (VA benefits)
� Hosted/ Co Hosted events for Veterans & Military Support. (Operation Uplink, Sports Clips, Unmet Needs, & Map programs)
� Paid Health and Happiness contributions or made additional donations. (VFW National Home for Children)
� Promoted/Used “Buddy” Poppy or Hosted/Co Hosted a “Buddy” Poppy Drive.
� Participated / Sponsored Homeless Veteran Stand Downs or clothing /toiletries drives.
� Promoted Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship, by sharing on social media (Facebook, Twitter) or putting out flyers.
� Promoted/Donated to Unmet Needs, Operation Uplink or Military Assistance Program.
� Promoted Military & Veteran Helpline, by sharing on social media (Facebook, Twitter) or printing and handing out flyers.
� Participate in MILITARY FAMILY MONTH (November), by hosting festivals, dinners, or through showing gratitude using social media, newspaper articles, or tv and radio commercials?
Check off completed items that have been reported to see the progress of your auxiliary.
ATTENTION: 47 Auxiliaries are still unreported, please get your reports entered. Please call if assistance is needed, I will gladly help!
“What can we do for veterans”? Provide selfless care, support, encouragement and resources, so we can continue “To Catch the Dream for
our Veterans” and allow them to have a productive daily life.
Thank you for your dedication to our organization!
Connie Holt
February 2018
Connie Holt
717-587-2949
Connieann17563@
yahoo.com
Questions or concerns?
Please Call me!
Program Goals:
VFW National Home for Children
Buddy Poppy
VFW National Veterans Service
VFW Veterans and Military support programs
Sports Clips
References:vfwauxiliary.org
www.vfwnationalhome.org
www.vfw.org/NMS
www.vfw.org/Assistance/
National-Veterans-Service
http://vfwauxnc.org/
Reporting website
SPECIAL PROJECT
SUPPORTING THE VETERAN’S SUPPORT
SYSTEM
Farres Upton, Chairman
653 Haynes Road, High Point, NC 27262
Phone: 336-889-4133 Email: [email protected]
February, 2018
SOME OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT VA MEDICAL CENTERS TO SUPPORT
CAREGIVERS:
* Home Health Aide
* Education and Training on Caregiving
* Tele-health
* Medical Equipment
* Support Groups
* Respite Care Services
* Face to Face Classes
* In Person and Peer Support
* On-Line Courses
Our goal is to ensure the best care for our veterans. We need to strengthen and support
our CAREGIVERS. If you have not had a fundraiser to support this program, I encourage
you to make arrangements to have one.
Our VA Medical Centers sponsor meetings, along with other activities for the caregiver and
their veteran. They have found presenting the caregiver with a goody bag, gift card, or a
useful gift will brighten their day, and changes their morale instantly. An up-lift will give
them an incentive to be stronger caring for their veteran.
If you have a wish list from one of our VA Medical Centers, you will see Under D, number 12
They are asking for CAREGIVERS SUPPORT.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE VA MEDICAL CENTERS. SEND YOUR
CONTRIBUTION TO OUR TREASURER JEANNE GILBERT. MONIES WILL BE PRESENTED
TO THE VA MEDICAL CENTERS AT THE END OF THE AUXILIARY YEAR.
Thank you for SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS SUPPORT SYSTEM.
Loyally With Love,
Farres
Americanism
Chairman: Deborah Crowder 910-622-6749- [email protected]
February 2018
Happy Valentine’s Day Auxiliary members! On February 14th my heart will be red,
white, and blue! Wondering what to do for the country you love? Fly your flag!
Let all who pass by your house know that you love America. Looking for a good
project for your Auxiliary? How about canvassing the neighborhood where your
Post is located to see if any of the businesses need a replacement flag. Maybe they are so patriotic
they fly the flag over their business every day and it has become a bit tattered. You could replace it
and present them with a certificate of appreciation for being a patriotic neighbor. Show the
neighborhood that your Auxiliary notices and appreciates their acts of patriotism. You can also check
out the patriotic items available at the VFW National Store. What teacher wouldn’t like to have free
material to give to their students? Check out the Children’s Educational Coloring/Activity Books.
One says “I Love America” and others are appropriate for different program promotions. Take a look
. . . they have pencils, rulers, Pledge of Allegiance cards, and much more. I’m sure you will find
something you can use to promote Americanism. While you’re shopping, don’t forget to order
citations.
OH! And don’t forget that February 19th is President’s Day. It may or may not be a day off from
work for you, but take a minute to set aside all political differences and pay tribute
to those who have served as the leader of our great country for 229 years. No,
there is not a problem with my math. Although America declared independence
from Great Britain in 1776, George Washington was not elected to the office of
President of the United States until 1789. Remember, Great Britain didn’t just
say, OK, you guys can go your own way. People fought and died for
independence. We, the members of the VFW Auxiliary, are honored to represent those who are
willing to fight and die for the freedoms we enjoy today. We know and understand (probably more
than most other citizens) the price of our way of life. Be proud to be an American, and be proud to
be a VFW Auxiliary member!
Don’t forget to check out the VFW National Store online at www.VFWstore.org to see more
Americanism items available for purchase.
♥ Etiquette of the Stars & Stripes ♥ Our Flag Brochure
♥ Flag Questions and Answers ♥ The U.S. Constitution . . . the complete text
♥ Hand-Held Flags ♥ Child ID Kits
♥ Rulers and Pencils ♥ Pledge of Allegiance Coloring Book
♥ Citations ♥Citizenship Education Student Worksheets
HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Willie Glance
66 Henrietta Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1336
Home phone: (828) 254-4755
E-mail: [email protected] February 2018
Happy Valentine’s Day! We can catch the dream for our Veterans. What can do we do for our
Veterans? National Salute to Veterans Week is this month, Feb. 11-17. This is our opportunity
to visit and connect with our Veterans in hospitals and other medical facilities to show them how
much they are loved and appreciated. Visits, parties, Valentine cards, etc., are always welcome.
First contact the Voluntary Service Director/Facility Director to learn their needs, what plans
they have and how you can help as a volunteer.
Get involved with the Veterans Voices Writing Project (VVWP), a therapeutic writing program
that helps Veterans express themselves and communicate in a creative way. Help a veteran to
put his/her thoughts in writing. There are three ways Auxiliaries may help with the VVWP:
(1) Subscribe to the “Veterans Voices” Magazine, published three times a year. Veterans
may submit their work for publication in the magazine;
(2) Donate to help with costs; and
(3) Volunteer.
To learn about VVWP and how to volunteer, visit veteransvoices.org, call 816-701-6844, or
email [email protected].
• The Outstanding Hospital Volunteer of the Year application is due to me at the above
address by March 1. Please contact me with any questions concerning this.
• REPORT your Hospital volunteer work, donations and contributions by the April 15
deadline. Click on Program Reporting at www.vfwauxnc.org. Please ask someone for
help if you have a problem reporting.
VAVS Rep, Asheville VA Medical Center
Contact Voluntary Service (828) 299-2514 for an assignment with an upcoming event.
Upcoming events:
Feb. 11-17, National Salute to Veterans - programs to be announced.
Feb. 15, National Veterans’ Creative Arts Show, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.,
CGVAMC Local Competition held in the Lower Atrium. Our Veterans have many talents.
Current Needs:
Heart pillows are no longer distributed by Voluntary Service to the inpatient surgical wards due
to risk of infections. They are now purchasing pillows that can be wiped down and sanitized for
their patients. However, clean, firm heart pillows are still allowed (and needed) for residents in
the CLC. Snacks, Canned soft drinks, Bottled water, Coffee, Creamer, Sugar/Sugar substitutes,
Pre-paid VISA Gift Cards for special events, Personal hygiene items (cannot use items close to
expiration or expired), I-Pods and I-Tunes gift cards for Music Therapy Program, and the list
goes on; for additional current needs, contact Voluntary Service. To learn more about the
CGVAMC, go to the website: www.asheville.va.gov/.
DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Charlotte Bays, VAVS Representative
4902 Kendridge Dr , Durham, NC 27712
(919) 477-8767 [email protected]
February, 2018
Hello Auxiliary Members. It is that time again to send out a request to all of you to help our
hospitalized Veterans "Catch the Dream".
I know a lot of you are helping out at the Durham VA Medical Center with your time and donations.
If you would like to send me a note or email when you do your reporting telling me how your
Auxiliary has helped out, that would be great.
I hope to have some information and handouts on our program table at the C of A. Please stop by,
chat with the representatives and pick up some of the information that I hope will be helpful.
Remember that the week of February 11 - 18, 2018 will be National Salute to Veteran Patient week.
If your group would like to do an activity at the Durham VA or make a donation of some of the
needs, please call Volunteer Services at (919)286-0411 ext. 7810 or Recreation Therapy at ext. 7708
or 7719.
Most items on previous need lists are on-going but there has been a few new requests.
• Sneakers for men size 10-13(preferably with Velcro) to wear in physical therapy
• Men's briefs or boxer briefs sizes med & large
• Donations to the General Fund (sent to the Dept. Treasurer and earmarked as to the use of the
donation)
• Puzzle books - this is not a new request but an ongoing one that was sent to me again
At our January VAVS meeting here are some items that were mentioned:
• On May 5, 2018, a 5K run rill be held at the Durham VA. this is coordinated by the American
Legion & Knights of Columbus. Benefits will go towards helping pay expenses to send
Veterans to Winter Sports Games, Wheelchair Games, Golden Age Games, Summer Sports
Clinic and Creative Arts Festival. These games are open to all Veterans. More sponsors are
needed, so if your Post or Auxiliary would like to donate, or have more info on this fund-
raiser, please see the application on our State Auxiliary website or contact Kendra Monden at
(919) 286-0411 ext, 6591, email to [email protected].
• On February 11-14, 2018 there will be a Barnes & Noble Fundraiser from 10:00 am-6:00 pm at
the store in New Hope Commons on 15-501 in Durham, or you can shop online If you
purchase from there or on line, use the code 12282323 to give credit to the VA. This will help
them receive a percentage for the sales.
I want to thank all of you again for the help and pleasure you give to our Veterans. Please keep up
the good work and always remember that it takes very little to put a smile on the face of our Veterans.
Loyally
Charlotte Bays
CHIEF OF STAFF/EXTENSION- FEBRUARY 2018
Fran Redfield - 2017-2018 NC Department Chairman
250 S. Crow Creek Drive, #4, Calabash NC 28467
910-287-7527 - [email protected]
Our National Chief of Staff/Extension Ambassador provided some food for thought that I wanted
to share with you—please take a few minutes and ask yourself—did you improve your own
personal member experience and make your Auxiliary better in 2018?? Can you answer “yes” to
these questions?
1. Did I attend my Auxiliary meetings?
2. Did I participate in any of my Auxiliary sponsored activities?
3. Did I volunteer to chair an event or be a committee member?
4. Did I seek out opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills offered through the
Auxiliary?
5. Have I acted as a mentor?
6. Did I support community efforts through volunteerism?
7. Was I recognized or did I recognize a member by saying “good job” and/or “thank you”?
8. Did I sign up one new member?
9. Did I make a difference in the life of a veteran, military family member, a child or an
elder?
Here’s some ideas to make your membership experience and Auxiliary better:
1. Use the materials available within national’s website and sign up for MALTA.
2. Help your Auxiliary establish their own mentoring program and offer to be a mentor.
3. Become more familiar with the latest edition of our Bylaws and Booklet of
Instructions/Rituals.
4. Attend a District or Department meeting, learn what’s going on across your state.
5. Seek out a new way to educate youth in patriotism and our scholarship opportunities
available through the VFW/Auxiliary.
6. Find new ways—OR BE OPEN MINDED TOWARD OTHER SUGGESTIONS-- to
support/assist the VFW in the common goal of serving veterans, their families and our
communities.
7. Assure as positive attitude and open mind will be carried with you when engaged in
Auxiliary meetings and activities.
8. BE KIND AND HELPFUL TO EVERYONE.
9. Remember Auxiliary Officers at all levels of this organizati0on—you are first and
foremost members and as officers of this great Department have a responsibility to our
members to be role models/mentors.
The one thing in our organization that will never change is that we support each other in all that
we do with one ultimate goal—the health and welfare of our veterans, our military personnel and
their families. President Ivy, myself, all the other line officers are here to help you.
Fran
“Catch the Dream
for Our Veterans”
“What Can we do for Veterans”
My Contact Information:
Sandra Jeffries
208 Wilson Street
Graham, NC 27253
#336-686-0456
Reporting Corner:
Are you ready for C of A, there
will be another legislative game
with prizes?
Make sure you are ready to roll
the dice!!!!
2017 Priority GoalsPriority GoalsPriority GoalsPriority Goals
Priority Goal #8
POW/MIA
Ensuring the
POW/MIA
Accounting
mission is fully
funded.
Expanding
partnerships with
host nations and
private/public
organizations to
achieve the fullest
possible
accounting of
U.S. military
personnel missing
from all wars.
The Forever GI Bill
The VA Appeals Reform
Accountability & Whistleblower Protection
Choice Extension & VA Workforce Improvements
The Global War on Terrorism
Memorial Act
Arla Harrell Act
Subscribe to the VFW Action
Corps Weekly:
New sign-ups will be
entered for prizes if you
have sent me your names.
Legislative Program February 2018
2017 Legislative
Successes
Youth Activities
February is a fun time for our youth. Here are a couple of ideas you can do this month!
Show our Veterans love this month!
� Schedule a visit to your local VA or nursing home
� Be SURE to include your youth
� Give veterans Valentine’s cards signed by your youth
� Have your youth color pictures for veterans
Host a Valentine’s Day Party for your youth!
� Have the kiddos sign simple Valentine’s cards (think what we did when we were in grade school)
� Have them color Valentine’s pictures
� Do a short video on your cell phone. Maybe a skit, or well-wishes for the veterans
� Take the cards, colored pages & maybe some Valentine’s Day treats to the VA or a local nursing
home and while you’re there, show the veterans the video the kiddos did. I’m sure it will bring
big smiles to their faces!
If you have any new or creative ideas, please pass them along!
Tracy Armstrong
919-499-8483
ERLINE MAYBERRY SCHOLARSHIPERLINE MAYBERRY SCHOLARSHIPERLINE MAYBERRY SCHOLARSHIPERLINE MAYBERRY SCHOLARSHIP FARRES UPTON, CHAIRMAN
653 HAYNES ROAD, HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Phone: 336-889-4133 [email protected]
February, 2018
ERLINE MAYBERRY SCHOLARSHIP:
* Sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary
* 4 one year scholarships for $1,000 each
* Preliminary application form on the NC VFW Auxiliary web-site.
OTIS N. BROWN & Billy Ray Cameron Scholarships:
* Sponsored by the VFW
* Two different scholarships, using one application
* 1 Billy Ray Cameron Scholarship, for $4,000
* 1 Otis N. Brown Scholarship. For $4,000
* Each scholarship paid in 4 installments of $1,000 each year
* Application form available from Department VFW Headquarters.
PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE CHAIRMAN no later than February 15, 2018.no later than February 15, 2018.no later than February 15, 2018.no later than February 15, 2018.
Loyally With Love,
Farres
Scholarship Program – Department of North Carolina Laura Verdon – 709 Kingswood Dr. Cary, NC 27513
[email protected] – 919-880-1527
Creative Patriotic Art Contest - Entries to Local Auxiliaries by March 31 AND THE WINNER IS!!!!! Do not forget to get your banquet tickets for the February COFA. I can’t wait to see who our winner will be to go to National alongside our Department Commander and President. Lots of reports are showing up for Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy, good job all! There are only 4 Districts that have not reported anything for National Scholarship. Remember just getting the word out to your membership about Continuing Education is reportable.
Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy:
This year’s Patriot Pen writing competition is open to students in grades 6-8. This year, students are asked to write an essay on “America’s Gift to My Generation.”
***District Presidents – after final judging Patriot Pen winners are to be sent to the Department Patriot Pen Chairman, Roger Plant, 920 Mayo Ln. Greenville, NC 27834
PATRIOT PEN ESSAY CONTEST Entries received by Post/Auxiliary Midnight October 31 Completion of Post/Auxiliary Judging November 15 Completion of District Judging December 15 Completion of Department Judging January 10 Department winner to National January 15
Voice of Democracy; this essay is open to high school students in grades 9-12. This year, students will be writing essays based on the theme, “American History: Our Hope for the Future.”
***District Presidents – after final judging Voice of Democracy winner are to be sent to the Department Chairman, Stephen Amos, 5339 Reidsville Rd. Walkertown, NC 27051
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AUDIO-ESSAY CONTEST Entries received by Post/Auxiliary Midnight October 31 Completion of Post/Auxiliary Judging November 15 Completion of District Judging December 15 Completion of Department Judging January 10 Department winner to National January 15
Coming soon, get started now to allow these artist plenty of time to create something wonderful.
YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST Entries received by Auxiliary March 31st Completion of Auxiliary Judging April 10th Winning Art work to State Chairperson April 15th Department winner to National May 5th
https://vfwauxiliary.org/wp-content/uploads/Creative-Patriotic-Art-Form-Fillable-For-Website.pdf
Continuing Education Program: This is open to any Auxiliary member that has been a member for more than one year, at least 18 years old or the spouse, son or daughter of a member. In your next Auxiliary meeting, all you need to do is make this information available to your membership. Email the link to all your members and then if you have Facebook or use Twitter you can put the information out and promote the program which might in turn get you a new member along the way. The application process is easy and you can obtain it by using this web link below.
https://vfwauxiliary.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-2016-2017-Continuing-Education-Scholarship-2-quotes-small-FILLABLE.pdf
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Lin Moore
6165 Glen Way Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336-201-2106
February 2018
Happy Valentine’ Day
Roses are red, violets are blue
I just want to say how proud I am of you!
I’m happy and thrilled to let you know,
Quarter Two goal got us some dough!
Together we stand
To help the veterans of our great land.
We band together getting members as we go.
Sharing with them the programs that we know.
So continue to work- it starts with just one!
But remember our membership work is never done.
Talk to people and let them know
How the VFW Auxiliary can help them grow!
So roses are red, violets are white
The members of the Department of NC are dynamite!
Thank you for all the hard work each of you has done for membership! We reached our
Quarter Two goal of 130 new/rejoin members. However, we have much work left to do! Our
third quarter goal is 195 new/rejoin members. We are very close to reaching 100%, as we now
stand at 92.15%!
Remember it is the responsibility of EACH member to help our organization grow. Perhaps you
have a family member that can’t decide if they want to join the Auxiliary. Why not give them
a year’s membership as a Valentine gift? What better way to show your love to your family!
Also, I hope each Auxiliary has held or is planning to hold a Family Freedom Festival. This is a
great way to show your community what your Auxiliary does and it is also a great way to
recruit new members!
I have included a copy of the most recent Auxiliary application. Duplicate it and share it with
all your friends!
Thanks again for your hard work! You are the BEST!
By working together, we can CATCH THE DREAM for our veterans and DO WHAT
WE CAN for our veterans!
Loyally,
Lin
Grow the Organization
MEMBERSHIP/MEMBER TRANSFER APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Recruiter Member ID ________________________ _____Recruited/Recommended by:
State Member ID (If already a member)_________________ _
Annual Membership Life Rejoined Previous Member No. , Previous Auxiliary ___________________
Member-at-Large Life Member-at-Large in Department of or in National
Name Date of Birth / /_______ These
Address _______ Male _______or Female ______ fields
City ________ State _____ ZIP ____________ required.
Phone ( ) - E-mail _______________________________________________________
POST AFFILIATED: (*Must be a member to the VFW Post affiliated with the Auxiliary to which you are applying.)
Relationship to Eligible Veteran* VFW Membership ID ______________________
NON AFFILIATED: (*Veteran is not a member of the VFW Post affiliated with the Auxiliary to which you are applying.)
Relationship to Eligible Veteran* VFW Post (If applicable)
LIFE MEMBER TRANSFER, Previous Auxiliary
Accepting Treasurer’s Signature Date
ANNUAL TRANSFER, Previous Auxiliary Paying or Nonpaying ? (check one)
ANNUAL TRANSFER CONVERTING TO LIFE, Previous Auxiliary (Fill out Life Membership information below.)
Name of campaign ribbons or medals:
Dates of Service: / / to / / Location:
I attest that I am a citizen of the United States or a U.S. National, and am at least 16 years of age. I further state that I believe in God. I pledge to comply
with the National Bylaws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary. I attest I am not eligible for membership in the VFW. I further
attest that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, including my stated relationship to the Veteran.
Applicant’s Signature Date
Investigating Committee: 1) 2) 3) ______________________________________
Per Section 102 of the National Bylaws. Rejected Election Date / / Obligated Date / /_____
LIFE MEMBERSHIP Check here if this is a gift.
Card will be mailed to the Auxiliary Treasurer.
Payment: Cash Check Visa
Mastercard Discover
Life Membership Fee $
Name on credit card
LIFE MEMBERSHIP ACH (Bank withdrawl)
Name of Bank
Bank Routing No.
Account No.
Attach voided check HERE. (Required)
LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES Effective 1/1/2017
Attained age at 12/31 of year applying for Life Membership.
Through 20 $253 21-25 $242 26-30 $230
31-35 $219 36-40 $213
Billing address for card 41-45 $201 46-50 $196
51-55 $184City State ZIP 56-60 $173
61-65 $161
Credit Card No. ________________________________
CVV Code Exp. /
66-70 $150 71-75 $132 76-80 $109 81-85 $86
Signature _________________________________ Date __________ 86-90 $69 91 and over $58
OBLIGATION
In the presence of Almighty God and the members of this organization here assembled, I do of my own free will and accord, solemnly promise that I will never wrong or
defraud this organization nor a member thereof nor permit either to be wronged if in my power to prevent it. I will never propose for membership any person not eligible,
according to our Bylaws. I further state that I believe in God. I will be faithful to the United States of America, obedient to the laws and loyal to the Flag. Should my
membership with this organization cease in any way, I will consider this obligation as binding outside of the organization as though I had remained a member. I do so
promise. Signature (Must be signed by all members.) VFW Auxiliary HQ Revised /2017
Eastern Area Membership
Jan. 2018
Hello Brothers and Sisters of the East, I hope all of you had a Happy New Year.
A new year has arrived and we still have lots of Brothers and Sisters who are not a member in
good standing. As of Jan 24th, 2017, the Eastern bird feeder is 90.36% filled. We are not that far
from being 100%. So we need ALL members to get in contact with the unpaid members and help
collect those dues. We are still ahead of Central and very close to the West and let’s keep pushing.
REMEMBER to get out in the public. Let people know about the VFW Auxiliary and ASK
them if they are eligible to join. Have all of you checked the unpaid members to get them to pay
their dues? There may be a good reason they haven’t. Could be financial. The Auxiliary can pay
those dues for people with hardships. Let us not lose any members because of something they
have no control over.
Sister Lin Moore and I are here to help if you have any questions. If a person is eligible, we’ll try
to find the info you need. I am more than willing to go to your meeting and talk to the members
if you need me to.
I want to welcome new members to the Auxiliary since our last newsletter. PLEASE send me an
e-mail if your Auxiliary votes in a mew member. BE PROUD OF THEM!
Aux. 9983 – Holly Ridge- Pat Frissell, Jessica Bittner, Megan Clock, John Roberson
Christine Spence
Eastern Membership Chairman
252-312-6028
Our Membership percentages are climbing we only need 189 members to reach 100%! Keep up the great work at recruiting and retaining our precious members. 3 Auxiliaries have reached the 100% goal. Congratulations to Burlington Auxiliary 10607, Rockingham Auxiliary 4203, amd Southern Pines 7318.
Retention Helpful Hints:
Make Members feel they are part of your Auxiliary
Show Members your Appreciation and how valuable they are to this organization.
Get Members involved, allow them to share ideas.
Invite them to District, State and National activities
Be KIND to them!
Recruitment Helpful Hints:
Get ACTIVE in the community.
Set up a Booth for recruitment at local events.
Ask family and friends if they qualify.
Be alert and have membership applications on hand, someone may tell you they are eligible to join during everyday conversations.
Rejoin:
Ask members who have dropped their membership to rejoin. Their could be a simple reason why they didn’t return.
There are still many Auxiliaries below 75% in membership. Please, if your struggling obtaining your renewals, pick up the phone and call! I would be happy to assist. (717) 587.2949. You may also reach out to your District Presidents. No Excuse, just recruit!
God Bless,
Connie
Connie Holt
717-587-2949
Connieann17563@
yahoo.com
Questions or concerns?
Please Call me!
Program Goals:
100% + in Membership for
Each auxiliary within the Central Area!
References:vfwauxiliary.org
http://vfwauxnc.org/
WESTERN AREA MEMBERSHIP
KIM BLOUNT
5524 FISH RD., MARSHVILLE, NC 28103
980-328-4701
February 2018
Hi, my fellow Auxiliary sisters and brothers! Guess what month this is……….it’s the
LOVE MONTH!!!!! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time you tell
someone you love them. That’s right, maybe not in a romantic kind of way, but I
can certainly say that I do love all my sisters and brothers in my Auxiliary. And I tell
them all the time that I do. This would certainly be a perfect month to give
someone in your Auxiliary a LOVE GIFT and pay their membership dues. Some of
our sisters and brothers have been sick with all of this flu and pneumonia stuff that
is going around, they have been paying for medicines and maybe cannot afford to
pay their membership right now. I’m just saying it would be a nice gesture on the
Auxiliary’s part.
I have an update on our membership race between the Western Area Districts. As
of January 19th here are the totals. District 11 has 82.57%, District 13 has 91.94%,
District 14 has 88.75%, District 15 has 90.24%, District 16 has 94.32% and District
17 has 88.84%. SO THAT MEANS THAT DISTRICT 16 IS WINNING SO FAR!! Way to
go District 16!!!! That means you probably only have a couple of members to renew
or to get a few new members. But that doesn’t mean that these other districts are
going to stand by and let you guys win.
Come on everybody, let’s all work on membership and make our Western Area
100%!!
PRESIDENT Ivy Blueher
VFW Auxiliary Department of NC 2017-2018 Membership Report
Chairman Lin Moore
Date: 1/24/2018
District 1 Pres Christine Spence District 4 Pres Carol Tilley
2017 2018 Life 2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
6060 Elizabeth City 262 216 81 82.44% 2401 Beaufort (fold) 57 0.00%
7312 Sunbury 27 24 20 88.89% 2514 New Bern 111 119 88 107.21%
10950 Outer Banks 41 8 100.00% 7315 Havelock 171 175 148 102.34%
7547 Clinton 86 80 72 93.02%
2 Totals 289 281 109 97.23% 8986 Newport 31 25 23 80.65%
9133 Jacksonville 162 143 130 88.27%
9161 Wallace 61 62 59 101.64%
9810 Warsaw 36 35 32 97.22%
9960 Swansboro 251 231 178 92.03%
District 2 Pres Alice Harrell 11,119 Vanceboro 31 34 26 109.68%
2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs Mbrs. Percent 9 TOTALS 997 904 756 90.67%
2615 Goldsboro 43 44 30 102.33%
2771 Kinston 40 28 6 70.00%
4062 Ayden/Grifton 18 15 2 83.33%
7032 Greenville 53 48 19 90.57% District 5 Pres Fran Redfield
9841 Snow Hill 22 20 5 90.91% 2017 2018 Life
9959 Mount Olive 37 33 12 89.19% Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs Percent
2573 Wilmington 84 85 66 101.19%
6 TOTALS 213 188 74 88.26% 7288 Calabash 223 227 123 101.79%
8073 Whiteville 86 56 47 65.12%
8866 Holden Beach 102 94 86 92.16%
District 3 Pres-Cathy Pridgen 9,983 Holly Ridge 56 60 47 107.14%
2017 2018 Life 10,226 Oak Island 64 52 37 81.25%
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs Mbrs. Percent 10,400 B Spring Lakes 73 74 26 101.37%
2057 Rocky Mount 103 86 49 83.50%
4147 Bailey 27 23 18 85.19% 7 TOTALS 688 648 432 94.19%
6651 Wilson (fold) 21 0.00%
2 TOTALS 151 109 67 72.19%
District 7 Pres Tina Szfarski
2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
6722 Lillington 39 24 10 61.54%
EASTERN 2017 2018 Life 7383 Cary 124 112 79 90.32%
30 Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent 9103 Spring Lake 101 95 83 94.06%
TOTALS 2790 2521 1733 90.36% 10,001 Raleigh (fold) 20 0.00%
10,225 Garner 130 122 103 93.85%
10,999 Raleigh 38 38 20 100.00%
5 TOTALS 452 391 295 86.50%
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President- Ivy BlueherVFW Auxiliary Department of NC 2017-2018 Membership Report
Chairman Lin Moore
Date: 1/24/2018 Central Connie Holt
District 6 Pres Sandra Jeffries District 10 Pres-Barbara Williams
2017 2018 Life 2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. No. Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
1920 Mebane 52 47 14 90.38% 2087 Greensboro 20 11 6 55.00%
2740 Durham (fold) 24 0.00% 2972 Gibsonville 38 36 26 94.74%
10607 Burlington 22 27 11 122.73% 3074 Lexington 112 99 16 88.39%
2 TOTALS 98 74 25 75.51% 8297 Mway Monroeton 84 73 48 86.90%
9899 Archdale 35 32 23 91.43%
5 TOTALS 289 251 120 86.85%
District 8 Pres Amelia Jordan
2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
670 Fayetteville 108 92 79 85.19%
2843 Pembroke 54 53 33 98.15%
4542 Spring Lake 59 53 38 89.83%
6018 Fayetteville 185 182 157 98.38%
8969 Lumberton 23 22 21 95.65%
10,630 Hope Mills 39 35 28 89.74% District 12 Pres-Barbara Webb
12,025 St Pauls (fold) 12 0.00% 2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs Mbrs. Percent
2908 Albemarle 73 69 28 94.52%
6 TOTALS 480 437 356 91.04% 3006 Salisbury 157 126 39 80.25%
6183 Norwood 24 18 13 75.00%
6365 Locust 20 16 1 80.00%
8989 Kannapolis 133 107 51 80.45%
District 9 Pres-Tracey Armstrong 9134 Rockwell 35 33 12 94.29%
2017 2018 Life 6 TOTALS 442 369 144 83.48%
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
2008 Laurinburg 18 15 2 83.33%
4203 Rockingham 38 46 10 121.05%
5631 Sanford 119 111 90 93.28%
7318 Southern Pines 203 205 175 100.99%
9881 Biscoe 56 48 9 85.71%
10,403 Wadesboro 52 50 23 96.15%
6 TOTALS 486 475 309 97.74%
CENTRAL 2017 2018 Life
25 Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
TOTALS 1795 1606 954 89.47%
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President--Ivy BlueherVFW Auxiliary Department of North Carolina 2017-2018 Membership Report
Chairman Lin Moore
Date: 1/24/2018 Western Area -Western --Sandy HarrisKim Blount
District 11 Pres Lin Moore District 15 Pres-Patricia Harris
2017 2018 Life 2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
1119 Cooleemee 30 30 7 100.00% 1142 N. Wilkesboro 107 101 93 94.39%
1134 win salem (fold) 12 0.00% 4286 Newland 28 23 22 82.14%
2019 Mount Airy 26 28 16 107.69% 5381 Lenoir 78 69 38 88.46%
5352 Kernersville 61 69 23 113.11% 7031 Boone 31 21 15 67.74%
7794 Elkin 21 15 4 71.43% 7034 Sparta 66 68 32 103.03%
9010 Clemmons 64 58 45 90.63% 7946 Jefferson 28 23 4 82.14%
9436 Pilot Mountain 113 101 20 89.38%
10,346 Yadkin 43 0.00% 6 TOTALS 338 305 204 90.24%
11,173 Walnut Cove 19 20 105.26%
8 TOTALS 389 321 115 82.52%
District 16 Pres-Tita Hyde
2017 2018 Life
District 13 Pres Deanna Long Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
2017 2018 Life 891 Asheville 129 123 73 95.35%
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent 5206 Hendersonville 136 136 97 100.00%
1160 Charlotte 31 33 23 106.45% 5483 Mars Hill 26 23 4 88.46%
2423 Indian Trail 94 88 61 93.62% 9116 Columbus 30 27 12 90.00%
4059 Mint Hill 68 60 22 88.24% 10,349 Mill Spring 31 23 10 74.19%
5464 Monroe 56 52 33 92.86%
6724 Paw Creek 26 25 24 96.15% 5 TOTALS 352 332 196 94.32%
7775 Charlotte 25 25 22 100.00%
9337 Gastonia 93 89 26 95.70%
9488 Charlotte 101 104 83 102.97%
9736 Croft 34 25 0 73.53%
9811 Kings Mountain 30 12 4 40.00% District 17 Pres-Adele Combs
10 TOTALS 558 513 298 91.94% 2017 2018 Life
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent
4309 Brevard 212 205 138 96.70%
District 14 Pres. - Naomi SigmonTammy Bralley 5198 Canton 20 18 17 90.00%
2017 2018 Life 5202 Waynesville 188 183 76 97.34%
Aux. No. Aux. Name Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent 6812 Hayesville 54 54 36 100.00%
1706 Lincolnton 93 82 35 88.17% 7339 Franklin 114 104 51 91.23%
2031 Statesville 106 88 53 83.02% 8013 Cherokee (fold) 6 0.00%
4066 Shelby 42 42 7 100.00% 9281 Bryson City 68 61 15 89.71%
5305 Newton 22 24 7 109.09% 9493 tuckasegee fold 2 0.00%
5362 Morganton 57 48 29 84.21% 10222 Murphy (fold) 10 0.00%
10685 Glenville 49 44 29 89.80%
5 TOTALS 320 284 131 88.75% 12,132 Mag Valley fold 30 0.00%
7 TOTALS 753 669 362 88.84%
WESTERN 2017 2018 Life 41 Mbrs. Mbrs. Mbrs. Percent 2017 2018 Life
TOTALS 2710 2424 1306 89.45% Mbrs. Mbrs Mbrs Percent
DISTRICT 99 #15034 360 503 461 139.72% 7655 7054 4454 92.15%
TOTAL
WE NEED 601 for 100%